If you recently found out you’re pregnant and abortion is on your mind, you may wonder whether you should share your thoughts with your partner. While you’re not required to tell anyone about your pregnancy decision, it’s worth thinking through how this choice could affect your relationship and your future.
Women’s Hope Medical Clinic offers several services to help you process your decision and your conversation with your partner. Contact us to find out how we can help.
Your Privacy Matters
You are not legally required to inform your partner if you are pregnant or considering an abortion. It’s your body and your decision to make. Still, privacy doesn’t always mean secrecy—especially if you’re in a relationship you’d like to continue and could see yourself in long term.
Weighing the Impact on Your Relationship
If you are in a serious relationship, keeping a pregnancy hidden could create challenges later on. Secrets can strain trust, and if you see your relationship continuing long-term, it may help to think about how open communication could benefit both of you.
Conversely, if the relationship is casual or temporary, you may decide that sharing isn’t necessary.
Considering His Response
Sometimes women expect their partner to respond negatively, but that’s not always true. He may be more supportive of your unplanned pregnancy than you anticipate. If his input wouldn’t change how you feel about abortion, you may not see value in sharing. But if you think hearing his perspective could help you decide, it might be worth having the conversation.
When Safety Is a Concern
If you feel unsafe with your partner or worry about how he might react, protecting yourself is the priority. Abuse is never acceptable. If this is a concern for you, reach out to someone you trust For call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233. For emergencies, dial 911.
Take the First Step With Clarity
Before you make any pregnancy decision, it’s essential to confirm key details about your pregnancy, like how far along you are. An ultrasound can verify the pregnancy, determine gestational age, and check for complications such as ectopic pregnancy.
At Women’s Hope, we provide free pregnancy testing and ultrasounds so you have accurate information before deciding your next step. You’ll also receive confidential support and the opportunity to talk through all your options in a safe environment.
Schedule your free appointment today and get the clarity you need.
Women’s Hope does not provide or refer for abortions.